Diploma in ICH-GCP Managed Trials

Get a thorough understanding of ICH-GCP as well as the statutory and practical aspects of executing and monitoring clinical drug trials

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10 - 12 Mar 2025

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3 - 5 Sep 2025

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On location

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Danish

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21,000 DKK ex VAT

(app. 2,823 EUR ex VAT)

50% DISCOUNT FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

Summary

At this course, you get a thorough understanding of ICH-GCP as well as the statutory and practical aspects of executing and monitoring clinical drug trials in Denmark. The course consists of presentations from authorities and experts in clinical trials complemented by group work and cases.

The starting point of this course is current legislation and guidelines and the different roles and responsibilities of monitors and investigators/study nurses.

Furthermore, focus is on site management from the site and sponsor’s/CRO’s point of view, giving you a unique opportunity to optimise your collaboration with your partners.

To achieve a Diploma you must pass the exam, which is held approximately four weeks after the course. The exam must be purchased separately . If you do not take the exam, you will receive a certificate of completion.


This is what course participants say

"It was a very well-planned course with good lectures and course leaders who had a great overview and managed the course very well."

Pernille Videbæk Pedersen, GCP-Coordinator, Aarhus University.


"It was a very well-structured course, which academically had a high level." 

Pernille Skovby, National Coordinator at DanPedMed.


"Good and relevant professional content. Informative to meet with stakeholders from both the clinic, authorities, public and private sectors." 

Sara Jensen, Project Nurse, Sygehus Lillebælt


    Keywords

    • Good Clinical Practice ICH-GCP
    • National legislation
    • Audit and inspection
    • Essential documents
    • Safety reporting
    • Site management from site and sponsor’s/CRO’s perspective

    You deserve to be celebrated!

    We are excited every time one of our course participants completes a diploma: You've made a significant investment in yourself, and that deserves recognition. That's why we host a diploma ceremony twice a year. You can find available dates and register here. At the event, you'll receive your diploma, and we'll provide some refreshments. Feel free to bring your family along.

    Should you prefer to receive you diploma via mail, this is, of course, also possible.


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    Course leader & lecturers

    • Lene Palfelt
      Course leader
      Competency Development Specialist
      Novo Nordisk A/S
    • Lærke Brygger Madsen
      Course leader
      GCP-koordinator, cand.scient.med
      Region Nordjylland
    • Heidi Filtenborg Madsen
      Lecturer
      Lead Specialist, Global Patient Safety
      H. Lundbeck A/S
    • Jeanette Blom
      Lecturer
      GCP Koordinator
      GCP-enheden
    • Lene Eskildsen
      Lecturer
      Head of QA
      Vicore Pharma AB
    • Karen Ekkelund Petersen
      Lecturer
      PhD, DVM, Konstitueret Teamleder & Nonklinisk Assessor
      Lægemiddelstyrelsen
    • Peter Erlang Marstrand
      Lecturer
      Senior International Medical Manager
      Novo Nordisk A/S
    • Malene Hansen
      Lecturer
      RBQM Specialist
      Novo Nordisk A/S
    • Pernille Ask Aabo
      Lecturer
      GCP Koordinator; M.Sc.Pharm
      GCP-enheden
    • Stine Glasdam
      Lecturer
      Data Management Specialist
      Novo Nordisk A/S
    • Helle Vestergård Larsen
      Lecturer
      Jurist og faglig koordinator
      Aalborg Universitetshospital
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    Is this course for you?

    This diploma course is a basic training aimed at new monitors, project nurses, and investigators. It is an advantage to have some experience in the field.

    What you will learn

    1. How to comply with the ICH-GCP and other clinical trial related regulations and guidelines, when conducting and monitoring clinical trials.
    2. What the roles of the involved authorities are – and how to interact both as investigator and as sponsor
    3. How roles and responsibilities are defined for sponsor/CRO and site - and how you can optimize the collaboration between the involved partners
    4. How to collect, monitor and file clinical trial related data throughout the clinical trial
    5. The importance of timely and accurate management of safety data
    6. The importance of correct handling of study medication from packaging to destruction

    What your company will get

    1. A GCP professional who knows the essence of current ICH-GCP and how to ensure compliance
    2. A GCP professional who can provide valuable input to other team members regarding ICH-GCP guidelines and relevant regulations
    3. A GCP professional who knows the principles and practical aspects of effective site monitoring
    4. An employee who knows how the importance of good collaboration with relevant stakeholders in clinical trials
    5. An employee who understands the responsibilities and duties of both investigator and sponsor

    Course calendar

    Choose your starting date
    Starting 10 Mar 2025
    Starting 3 Sep 2025
    Starting 10 Nov 2025
    10 Mar 2025 9:00-17:30
    Day 1
    • ICH-GCP
      • Investigator’s role and responsibilities
      • Investigator’s oversight/supervision
      • Sponsor’s role and responsibilities
      • Sponsor’s oversight
      • Danish legislation
    • Introduction to clinical drug development
    • Involved authorities:
      • Danish Medicines Agency (DKMA)
        • DKMA’s role
        • Danish legislation on this topic
        • Approval procedure
      • The independent ethical committee system
        • Overview of the committee system
        • Approval process
        • Subject information and informed consent
    • Group work
      11 Mar 2025 8:30-17:00
      Day 2
      • Clinical trial data (collection)
        • Trial data
        • CRF
        • Source data
      • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
        • Terminology
        • Distribution of responsibilities (Data owner / Data processor)
      • Essential documents
        • Trial Master File
        • Investigator’s Brochure
        • Protocol
        • Subject information and informed consent
        • ID- and Screenings Log
        • Delegation log
        • Contracts
      • Safety reporting
        • Definitions
        • Standards for reporting
        • Areas of responsibilities
      • Group work
      • Handling of investigational medicinal product (IMP) in clinical trials
        • Distribution of responsibilities – site vs. monitor
        • Accountability - Site control at receiving IMP
        12 Mar 2025 8:30-16:00
        Day 3
        • Monitoring and collaboration with sites
          • Monitoring in general
          • Pre-study Visit and Initiation Visit
          • Monitoring Visits
          • Close out Visit
        • Risk based quality management
        • Site audits & Inspections
          • Requirement for quality systems
          • Audit and Inspection types
          • Findings


          Practical information

          Related exams

          10 Apr 2025 10:00-13:00
          Go to exam page

          Registration

          Registration deadline
          3 Mar 2025
          Atrium
          Lersø Parkallé 101
          2100 København Ø
          Register
          10 - 12 Mar
          3 Sep 2025 9:00-16:00
          Day 1
          • ICH-GCP
            • Investigator’s role and responsibilities
            • Investigator’s oversight/supervision
            • Sponsor’s role and responsibilities
            • Sponsor’s oversight
            • Danish legislation
          • Introduction to clinical drug development
          • Involved authorities:
            • Danish Medicines Agency (DKMA)
              • DKMA’s role
              • Danish legislation on this topic
              • Approval procedure
            • The independent ethical committee system
              • Overview of the committee system
              • Approval process
              • Subject information and informed consent
          • Group work
            4 Sep 2025 9:00-16:00
            Day 2
            • Clinical trial data (collection)
              • Trial data
              • CRF
              • Source data
            • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
              • Terminology
              • Distribution of responsibilities (Data owner / Data processor)
            • Essential documents
              • Trial Master File
              • Investigator’s Brochure
              • Protocol
              • Subject information and informed consent
              • ID- and Screenings Log
              • Delegation log
              • Contracts
            • Safety reporting
              • Definitions
              • Standards for reporting
              • Areas of responsibilities
            • Group work
            • Handling of investigational medicinal product (IMP) in clinical trials
              • Distribution of responsibilities – site vs. monitor
              • Accountability - Site control at receiving IMP
              5 Sep 2025 9:00-16:00
              Day 3
              • Monitoring and collaboration with sites
                • Monitoring in general
                • Pre-study Visit and Initiation Visit
                • Monitoring Visits
                • Close out Visit
              • Risk based quality management
              • Site audits & Inspections
                • Requirement for quality systems
                • Audit and Inspection types
                • Findings


                Practical information

                Related exams

                2 Oct 2025 10:00-13:00
                Go to exam page

                Registration

                Registration deadline
                27 Aug 2025
                Atrium
                Lersø Parkallé 101
                2100 København Ø
                Register
                3 - 5 Sep
                10 Nov 2025 9:00-16:00
                Day 1
                • ICH-GCP
                  • Investigator’s role and responsibilities
                  • Investigator’s oversight/supervision
                  • Sponsor’s role and responsibilities
                  • Sponsor’s oversight
                  • Danish legislation
                • Introduction to clinical drug development
                • Involved authorities:
                  • Danish Medicines Agency (DKMA)
                    • DKMA’s role
                    • Danish legislation on this topic
                    • Approval procedure
                  • The independent ethical committee system
                    • Overview of the committee system
                    • Approval process
                    • Subject information and informed consent
                • Group work
                  11 Nov 2025 9:00-16:00
                  Day 2
                  • Clinical trial data (collection)
                    • Trial data
                    • CRF
                    • Source data
                  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
                    • Terminology
                    • Distribution of responsibilities (Data owner / Data processor)
                  • Essential documents
                    • Trial Master File
                    • Investigator’s Brochure
                    • Protocol
                    • Subject information and informed consent
                    • ID- and Screenings Log
                    • Delegation log
                    • Contracts
                  • Safety reporting
                    • Definitions
                    • Standards for reporting
                    • Areas of responsibilities
                  • Group work
                  • Handling of investigational medicinal product (IMP) in clinical trials
                    • Distribution of responsibilities – site vs. monitor
                    • Accountability - Site control at receiving IMP
                    12 Nov 2025 9:00-16:00
                    Day 3
                    • Monitoring and collaboration with sites
                      • Monitoring in general
                      • Pre-study Visit and Initiation Visit
                      • Monitoring Visits
                      • Close out Visit
                    • Risk based quality management
                    • Site audits & Inspections
                      • Requirement for quality systems
                      • Audit and Inspection types
                      • Findings


                      Practical information

                      Related exams

                      4 Dec 2025 10:00-13:00
                      Go to exam page

                      Registration

                      Registration deadline
                      3 Nov 2025
                      Atrium
                      Lersø Parkallé 101
                      2100 København Ø
                      Register
                      10 - 12 Nov
                      Sometimes things change. This is the expected programme.

                      Course information

                      Literature

                      Prior to the course you will get access to mandatory and optional readings via your personal Atrium log-in.

                      Please familiarize yourself with the mandatory readings before starting the course.

                      The mandatory readings are also part of the examination syllabus.

                      Prerequisites

                      Experience with contractual relations in clinical trials is an advantage, but not a requirement.

                      Examination

                      The exam is held online, usually 4-6 weeks after the course.

                      You will receive a link with exam questions via your personal Atrium log-in.

                      In order to participate in the exam, you must have attended the course.

                      Course leaders

                      Lene Palfelt
                      Competency Development Specialist
                      Novo Nordisk A/S
                      Lærke Brygger Madsen
                      GCP-koordinator, cand.scient.med
                      Region Nordjylland

                      Lecturers

                      Heidi Filtenborg Madsen
                      Lead Specialist, Global Patient Safety
                      H. Lundbeck A/S
                      Jeanette Blom
                      GCP Koordinator
                      GCP-enheden
                      Lene Eskildsen
                      Head of QA
                      Vicore Pharma AB
                      Karen Ekkelund Petersen
                      PhD, DVM, Konstitueret Teamleder & Nonklinisk Assessor
                      Lægemiddelstyrelsen
                      Peter Erlang Marstrand
                      Senior International Medical Manager
                      Novo Nordisk A/S
                      Malene Hansen
                      RBQM Specialist
                      Novo Nordisk A/S
                      Pernille Ask Aabo
                      GCP Koordinator; M.Sc.Pharm
                      GCP-enheden
                      Stine Glasdam
                      Data Management Specialist
                      Novo Nordisk A/S
                      Helle Vestergård Larsen
                      Jurist og faglig koordinator
                      Aalborg Universitetshospital

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